Where to go

Nigula bog study trail (6 km)

 
Pärnu County, Nigula Nature Reserve
SMART GAME - While visiting the Nigula bog hiking trail, you can play the smart game "Adventure of Nigula bog". By playing the game, you will definitely gain more new knowledge about this particular bog.
In order to play, download the Loquiz app from the Play Store or the App Store. You can find the instructions, passwords and QR code necessary for playing at the information stand in the parking lot of the Nigula bog educational trail.
Have fun playing the game (and don’t forget to enjoy the beautiful Estonian nature)!

Hikers can enjoy the intact forest masses and, if lucky, also meet some wild animals. After the walk they can have a rest and picnic in the parking area.
Parking

Parking area for 10 cars.

Amenities

At the start of the trail there is parking area, information board, dry toilet and picnic table with shelter. Along the trail there are 2 observation towers.

Hiking Options

walking

Berries-mushrooms

Cranberries, cowberries

Sights

Bog lake, bog, wooded bog, bog hollows, pools, transitional mire, swamp forest, primeval forest.

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Swimming and walking off the trail is forbidden in this area! Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 505 8242

E-mail: info.kabli@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Pärnu County, Nigula Nature Reserve

Häädemeeste municipality, Pärnu County

Navigation instructions : Drive along Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla road, 9.2 km from Pärnu towards Ikla and turn left onto Valga–Uulu road and drive 19.5 km. Turn right onto Tõitoja–Häädemeeste road and continue for 12.5 km. Thereafter turn left towards Tali, ahead for 6.5 km and turn right onto Tuuliku–Massiaru road. Drive 8 km, then turn right at the sign of the hiking trail and walk about 60 m from the parking area.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.00699
Longitude: 24.71407
L-EST 97x: 542215.9
L-EST 97y: 6429738.1

Telephone:
+372 505 8242
E-mail:
info.kabli@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Pärnu County, Nigula Nature Reserve
Häädemeeste municipality, Pärnu County
Navigation instructions:
Drive along Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla road, 9.2 km from Pärnu towards Ikla and turn left onto Valga–Uulu road and drive 19.5 km. Turn right onto Tõitoja–Häädemeeste road and continue for 12.5 km. Thereafter turn left towards Tali, ahead for 6.5 km and turn right onto Tuuliku–Massiaru road. Drive 8 km, then turn right at the sign of the hiking trail and walk about 60 m from the parking area.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.00699
Longitude: 24.71407
L-EST 97x: 542215.9
L-EST 97y: 6429738.1

Where to go

Nigula bog study trail’s observation tower (ca 700 m from the parking)

 
Pärnu County, Nigula Nature Reserve
The observation tower is located 700 m from the Nigula bog study trail’s parking lot. The typical West Estonian bog area with a lot of bog pools, relatively steep bog front and a flat central plateau. The tower offers a view of the beautiful bog landscape surrounded with an old forest.
Parking

Parking area for 10 cars

Amenities

7 m high wooden observation tower, two benches at the top, two benches at the bottom, open on top, boardwalk

Sights

The diverse mosaic of Nigula bog with its plants, birds and animals

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Swimming and walking off the trail is forbidden in this area! Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 505 8242

E-mail: info.kabli@rmk.ee

Object type: observation tower

Location info

Location : Pärnu County, Nigula Nature Reserve

Häädemeeste municipality, Pärnu County

Navigation instructions : The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the study trail's parking lot.
Drive along Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla road, 9.2 km from Pärnu towards Ikla and turn left onto Valga–Uulu road and drive 19.5 km. Turn right onto Tõitoja–Häädemeeste road and continue for 12.5 km. Thereafter turn left towards Tali, ahead for 6.5 km and turn right onto Tuuliku–Massiaru road. Drive 8 km, then turn right at the sign of the hiking trail and walk about 60 m from the parking area.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.00699
Longitude: 24.71407
L-EST 97x: 542215.9
L-EST 97y: 6429738.1

Telephone:
+372 505 8242
E-mail:
info.kabli@rmk.ee
Object type:
observation tower
Location info
Location:
Pärnu County, Nigula Nature Reserve
Häädemeeste municipality, Pärnu County
Navigation instructions:
The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the study trail's parking lot.
Drive along Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla road, 9.2 km from Pärnu towards Ikla and turn left onto Valga–Uulu road and drive 19.5 km. Turn right onto Tõitoja–Häädemeeste road and continue for 12.5 km. Thereafter turn left towards Tali, ahead for 6.5 km and turn right onto Tuuliku–Massiaru road. Drive 8 km, then turn right at the sign of the hiking trail and walk about 60 m from the parking area.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.00699
Longitude: 24.71407
L-EST 97x: 542215.9
L-EST 97y: 6429738.1

Where to go

Kaubaru forest hut

 
Pärnu County, Nigula Nature Reserve
The forest hut is located in Nigula Nature Reserve. The place is suitable for overnight stay or rest for hikers who want to explore the surrounding area.
Parking

Parking for 3 cars.

Amenities

4 bunks and fireplace in the hut; picnic table, well, dry toilet, woodshed, information board

Hiking Options

Nigula bog study trail

Maintenance
Year-round maintenance
Maintenance during summer
Maintenance during winter
Sights

The forest hut is located in Nigula Nature Reserve.

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

The forest hut is located in Nigula Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 505 8242

E-mail: info.kabli@rmk.ee

Object type: forest hut

Location info

Location : Pärnu County, Nigula Nature Reserve

Near Massiaru village, Häädemeeste municipality, Pärnu County

Navigation instructions : Drive along Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla road, turn left onto Kabli–Massiaru road. Drive 6.1 km, turn left, drive 200 m and turn right onto Tali–Tuuliku–Massiaru road. Drive 4.3 km, until on the left you see an information board, a parking space and the forest hut with observation platform on top of it.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.974556
Longitude: 24.626969
L-EST 97x: 537100
L-EST 97y: 6426074

Telephone:
+372 505 8242
E-mail:
info.kabli@rmk.ee
Object type:
forest hut
Location info
Location:
Pärnu County, Nigula Nature Reserve
Near Massiaru village, Häädemeeste municipality, Pärnu County
Navigation instructions:
Drive along Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla road, turn left onto Kabli–Massiaru road. Drive 6.1 km, turn left, drive 200 m and turn right onto Tali–Tuuliku–Massiaru road. Drive 4.3 km, until on the left you see an information board, a parking space and the forest hut with observation platform on top of it.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.974556
Longitude: 24.626969
L-EST 97x: 537100
L-EST 97y: 6426074